Reviews of Kobenhavns Universitet (KU) | Denmark

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Helen C

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Law, International, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Housing

Type of housing: Independent Student Hall of Residence

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Independent Student Hall of Residence

Why?

The facilities were excellent and the social life at the halls was great and it was a good way to meet local students.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Copenhagen University place most foreign students in family homes, etc. But they do have some places in student halls (kollegium), so if you get offered a place - grab it! Life in the halls, living with Danish students, was excellent.

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Claire Z

Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Humanities, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I speak English fluently, so therefore the language of instruction never posed a problem. I have taken Danish classes prior to coming to Denmark, and I am currently enrolled in a Danish language school in Copenhagen. Most Danish people speak English, but it seemed important to me to learn the local language in order to be able to communicate better.

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Kevin L

Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

There are too many to name within greater Copenhagen. There are tons of stores and cafes along Stroget, the largest walking street in Europe. Of course the best finds are on the streets just off this area. Christmas time is the best time throughout the city especially around Nyhavn, Radhuspladsen and Kongens Nytov which is beautifully decorated.

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tomaspieter

University of Economics Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

NO

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

1

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

Stay as cool as you were during my stay there.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Copenhagen is best in spring, so better choose a spring term. Be ready for expensive but fantastic beer and for a really wild night live. It worth going there, it is a fantastic experience. School arranges a lot of study tours and field trips.

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anonymous

Trent University, Peterborough, Canada
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

Gives you more independence and you normally have more room than in halls of residence

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Residence halls are actually not a bad place to be but it's really hard to get into one of them.

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“Exchange student in Copenhagen”

Ren X

Denmark, Undergraduate
Sociology, 2020

Overall

Student life in KU is pretty chill, where the students are all very nice. In class, there will usually be discussions about issues regarding the topic we are studying and this makes us learn better about it. The lecturers are also very helpful and would answer all my doubts.

Pros

Good study environment

Cons

NIL

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